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Nov27

Dubai Sevens 2017: How the Blitz Bokke won the final – Part Two

Posted by The Dead Ball Area on Nov 27, 2018

Dubai Sevens 2017: How the Blitz Bokke won the final – Part Two

In part one of our look at the 2017 Dubai Sevens final we looked at the opening three tries from South Africa’s win vs New Zealand. Today we’ll look at what South Africa did when New Zealand have the ball. Speak to anyone in sevens and ask them to describe the Blitz Bokkes and I assure you defence will feature prominently. It would be too simplistic to say their game is built entirely on defence but they conceded only 8 tries in the entire 2017 tournament. There's just no getting away from the fact defensive focus a huge part of this teams identity. Bringing that physical hard nosed edge of...

Nov19

Dubai Sevens 2017: How the Blitz Bokke won the final – Part One

Posted by The Dead Ball Area on Nov 19, 2018

Dubai Sevens 2017: How the Blitz Bokke won the final – Part One

The opening round of the HSBC World Series, the Emirates Dubai Sevens is one of the Jewels in the World Series Crown. There are very few occasions you'll see social Rugby played alongside the Elite level of the game. It has a unique flavour...